Paramedic

Day shift position includes a $15,000 sign‑on bonus with a two‑year full‑time employment commitment. Night shift position includes a $25,000 sign‑on bonus with the same commitment.

About the role

The Paramedic (EMT‑P) is responsible for directing patient care while operating non‑emergency and/or emergency rescue units in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The EMT‑P leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre‑hospital or facility situations, and provides direction to crew members when acting as attendant‑in‑charge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre‑hospital or facility situations.
• Give direction to other crew members when operating as attendant‑in‑charge on patient care and medical issues.
• Examine patients and report findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
• Deliver emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
• Complete and record all required reports for crew runs.
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is fully stocked and in good running order at the start, after each response, and at the end of each shift.
• Clean the patient‑care compartment and vehicle following company infection‑control and maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lb (equally distributed) and up to 250 lb with assistance, to a height of 33 in and a distance of 10 ft.
• Attend training sessions and orientations required to maintain a valid Virginia EMT certification and meet company requirements.
• Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and provide HR with valid copies before expiration.
• Perform other related duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia EMT‑I or EMT‑P certification.
• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS/PEPP certification.
• Current EVOC certification.
• BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with no negative points.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c certification.
• HAZMAT #IND1 certification.